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Local News

Consumer Tips for Holiday Shoppers
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
The holiday shopping season is by far the busiest time of year for most shoppers and retail stores - and the season also generates more than its share of consumer problems. Why?

Mark Calendars for Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Many farmers chose to attend the two-hour Continuing Instruction Courses each year instead of taking the exam every three years.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Children from all over Iowa are affected by the Department of Defense’s announced deployment of 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers for duty in Afghanistan, scheduled for fall 2010.

Making Dollars and Sense of Your Finance$
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finance$ offers individuals and families useful and sensible financial information to navigate the recession and personal financial situations. This edition focuses on ideas and tips for practical strategies in savings.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Bankruptcy an Option for Iowans with Unmanageable Debt
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Whether they’re on the farm or along Main Street, Iowans are contemplating their options as farm and household income drops, debt increases and economic uncertainty continues. One of those options is bankruptcy, says attorney John R. Baker, who answers legal questions for Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline.

eXtension Honors Iowa State University Extension Educator
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Pat Swanson, family financial management specialist for ISU Extension, was honored recently for her national work on personal finance information and educational materials.

Staff

Patricia Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-2074
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Southwest Area Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: aladd@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Familes Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Tim Eggers-Field Ag Economist
Phone: 712 542 5171
Fax: 712 542 5936
Email: teggers@iastate.edu